On the occasion of 18th anniversary of the genocide, on February 25, 2010 there was a presentation of the book “Khodjaly genocide in the memory of communications engineer” and at the same time the opening ceremony of the book exhibition “Khodjaly genocide-the tragedy of 20th century” in Azerbaijan National Library. Kerim Tahirov the director of Azerbaijan National Library opened the ceremony and reminded the painful day again. He noted that, this day would never be forgotten by Azerbaijan people. Then Mrs. Sevda Mamedaliyeva vice-Minister of Culture and Tourism spoke about Armenian’s military encroachment done to peaceful people on February 25-26, 1992. She said sorrowfully that hundreds of people had been executed and it had an indelible track on everybody’s memory. Iltimaz Mammedov the Vice-Minister of Connection and Information Technologies also reported about this bloody crime committed with special ruthless. He gave a talk about fearlessness of population and tens of Azerbaijani soldiers and how bravely they were killed in the battle. He said that they would be in our history eternally.   And he noted that, it was very important to give true information to the future generation about Armenians’ cruelty. The speeches of eye-witnesses in the book of “Khodjaly genocide in the memory of communications engineers” rouse interest for audience. Then the participants of the ceremony had got acquaintance with the presented new book and exhibition. There were demonstrated more than two hundreds of books, magazines and newspapers dedicated to Khodjaly genocide.

There was held presentation of two-volume book: “Formula Vlasti” by Michael Gusman -the first assistant of the main director of ITAR-TASS Information Agency, well-known journalist and public man. It was organized by Azerbaijan Republic Culture and Tourism Ministry and Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhundov on January 25, 2010. The author also took part in this presentation. This book includes interviews with leaders of more than 55 countries and commentaries to the interviews. Michael Gussman’s book deals with statesmen and political figures from new point.  It’s not only about politics and leader’s authority, but also about their personal life and sphere of interest. The presentation was opened by Chingiz Abdullayev the chairman of Advice Council of Azerbaijan National Library and then Sevda Mammedaliyeva Assistant of Azerbaijan Republic Culture and Tourism Minister gave a talk. Then academic Ziyad Semedzade, the chairman of the committee of National Assembly gave profound information about the book. The people`s writer Anar, the member of National Assembly, writer and publicist Elmira Akhundova, the main director Azer-Tac A.Aslanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russian Federation Doroxin Vladimir Dmitriyevich and others expressed their opinions about the author and the book. At the end Michael Gusmann spoke to an audience and was grateful for high-level conference.

There was a book exhibition by name “20th January-our bloodstained and valiant history” dedicated to 20th anniversary of “20th January tragedy” on January 19,2010 in Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhundov. At the same time there held the presentation of the book “Martyrs. Bibliography”, which was compiled by the workers of Azerbaijan National Library. Kerim Tahirov the director of Azerbaijan National Library opened the ceremony and gave a talk about January tragedy and reminded the painful day again. He noted that, this day will never be forgotten by Azerbaijan people. Then Firudin Gurbanov the head of the Apparatus of Culture and Tourism Ministry spoke about this tragedy and he noted that, it is very important to give true information to the future generation about Armenians’ cruelty. Commissioner on human rights-Elmira Suleymanova noted in her lecture that our young generation will never forget this tragedy. After her speech Bayram Safarov the head of Garabakh Community in Azerbaijan talked about Armenian`s barbarism and bad actions. Then the deputies of Azerbaijan National Assembly Havva Mammadova, Agyl Abbasov and the representative from Khojaly Region Executive Power expressed their sorry for ten thousands of calm population, who were victims of this tragedy. The participants of the ceremony had got acquaintance with exhibition, which there were demonstrated more than two hundreds of books, magazines and newspapers in.

According to the instruction of Mr. Abulfaz Aliyev, the minister of Culture and Tourism, as a present for the libraries of the region, villages where Azerbaijanian live in Georgia and training institutions, Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhundov sent 3488 copy books to the Embassy  of Azerbaijan in Georgia in December. The books were presented to the Embassy by Yashar Garaliyev, the head of section, the colleague of the National Library. According to the statement of Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan Republic 270 copies of books published in Latin graphic were consisted of the plays of Azerbaijan and world classics, 1118 copies of them were consisted of the books being Reserve Exchanging Fund of the National Library. The most of the books sent by the National Library were devoted to the life and activities of great leader Heydar Aliev, the national leader of Azerbaijan nation, a peaceful construction politics leading by Ilham Aliyev the President of Azerbaijan Republic, propaganda of Azerbaijan culture and art to the world by Heydar Aliyev Fund. Such humanistic step of the National Library will be continued constantly in the future and it will be sent the books to Georgia for our fellow-countrymen.

It was held the presentation ceremony of the book “Fikrat Amirov: Bibliography” from the edition of “Notable personalities of Azerbaijan” composed by the colleagues of the Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhundov on November 20. Karim Tahirov the director of the National Library opened the ceremony and noticed that it was the first composed bibliography reflecting all time of the notable composer’s life and creative activities. Then Firudin Gurbanov the head of Board of Ministry of Culture and Tourism noticing Fikrat Amirov’s innovations to the art of Azerbaijan told that this indicator composed in Azeri and Russian was the great present for musicologists. Writing front word to the book the candidate of study of art, Professor Zemfira Abdullayeva talked about Fikrat Amirov’s creative activities and thanked frankly the colleagues of the National Library for rearing of this bibliography. The head of the section “Note edition and records”, decorator Tamilla Mamedova told about working time on the book with great pleasure. It was demonstrated a large book exhibition about Fikrat Amirov’ life and creative activities. There are the articles of Fikrat Amirov, the plays written about him at the exhibition.  At the end of ceremony the book “Fikrat Amirov: Bibliography” was distributed to participates.

With the Embassy of the Germany Federative Republic in Azerbaijan, it was held the opening of the literature exhibition named “Lev Nussimbaum, Asad bey,Kurban Said: Who is the author of “Ali and Nino” at the National Library on October 30. Karim Tahirov, the director of the National Library opened the exhibition and talked about the story “Ali and Nino” of Mohammad Asad bey (writing with the pen name Kurban Said), one of the representatives of Azerbaijan migrant literature. Then Mr. Peer Stanchina, the ambassador of Germany Federative Republic in Baku, talked about the history of publishing of “Ali and Nino” first time in German, in Vienna in 1937 by E.P.Tal Verlaq, accepting truth author of the story as Austrian baroness Elfrid von Ehrenfels Bodmershot for a long time. But American orientalist Tom Reis told that the author of the story was Lev Nissembauma, Jewish writer of Azerbaijan. He gave the pointed facts about this. The speech of Professor Hasan Quliyev was about the events as Russian revolution, foundation of independent and democratic Azerbaijan, and the times of coming of Red Army to Baku, reflecting in “Ali and Nino”. Chingiz Abdullaev, the chairman of German Azerbaijan Friendship Society said that “Ali and Nino” got large readers and was translated into 27 languages. It was demonstrated 70 more photos, archive materials reflecting Kurban Said’s life and creative activities at the exhibition. These photos were collected by Tom Reis. After the opening German specialist in literature Yasmin Boling lectured about Kurban Said.

In the frame of the year “Baku-the capital of Islamic Culture”, it was held the First International Book Fair Exhibition by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic on September 10-12, 2009. The opening of ceremony took place in Azerbaijan Central Museum on September 10. It was demonstrated the editions of publishing houses and polygraph institution of 20 more foreign countries, the books published by the order of Azerbaijan Republic President, supporting by Haydar Aliev Fund and the initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, also the books from the fund of the Azerbaijan National Library named after M. F. Akhundov.  Then it was held the presentation ceremony of the books presenting to the National Library by the participants of the First International Book Fair Exhibition on September 12. The National Libraries directors of Kazakhstan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Estonia, Latvia, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Tatar and Slovakia, and other guests participated at the ceremony.  The opening of the ceremony was by the director of Azerbaijan National Library, and talked about the significance of the First International Book Fair Exhibition. He noted that this book holiday demonstrating the products of 20 more foreign countries and about 30 Azerbaijan publishing houses would be the cause for the fixing of mutual culture relations. And today if the countries presented their books disinterestedly, it is the evidence of our friendship and partnership.  At the end of the exhibition the guests thanked to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic and Azerbaijan National Library named after M. F. Akhundov for their participation at the First International Book Fair Exhibition.

It was held the presentation ceremony of the book “Культура и культурные шедевры Азербайджана-уникальное послание будущим поколениям” on August 25, 2009 at National Library named after M. F. Akhundov. The book is the project of Culture and Tourism Ministry of Azerbaijan Republic and was devoted to the activity of Mehriban khanum Alieva, the first lady of Azerbaijan, goodwill ambassador of UNESCO and ISESCO, the president of Haydar Aliev Fund and Fund of Culture friends, Member of Parliament on the field of protecting our nation culture, and cultural heritage and passing it to next generations. It was also discussed about humanitarian work of Mehriban khanum Alieva doing in UNESCO, ISESCO and other reliable organizations. Opening of the ceremony was by Abulfaz Garaev, the minister of Culture and Tourism, and he told about well-wisher work of Mehriban Alieva in Azerbaijan as the protecting and publicity of our national music, literature, and the great help for ill children and without kith or kin. He noted that this edition is the continue of the book “Mədəniyyətimizin və mədəni incilərimizin hamisi” devoted to Mehriban Alieva, and the variant redone, added some materials and translated into Russian. There are many materials published the first time. There are also the speeches of the first lady of Azerbaijan in the book. Then National poet Zelimkhan Yaqub, Member of Parliament and the chair of Ashigs Union gave a speech. He talked about the activity of Mehriban khanum Alieva on the field of protecting of cultural heritage. And he noted that Mehriban khanum Alieva did her best to put Azerbaijan ashig music into the list of UNESCO cultural heritage. The speech of the National actor Arif Babaev was devoted to the activity of Mehriban khanum Alieva on the field of Azerbaijan music, special Mugam. The other participants of the ceremony told about the activity of Mehriban khanum Alieva, noticed the significance of the book and her actions are getting large not only in Azerbaijan, and also in all over the world. The large book exhibition devoted to life and activity of Mehriban khanum Alieva was very interesting for the participants.

It was held the regional seminar on “Situation of Islamic Medical Manuscripts in Asia”  in the frame of “Baku-the capital of Islamic Culture 2009” ceremonies with Culture Ministry of Azerbaijan Republic, National Library and Academy of sciences at the National Library named after M. F. Akhundov on July 13-15, 2009. First of all the guests visited the great leader Haydar Aliev’s grave in the in the Alley of Honor, and in the Alley of Martyrs and lay wreathes. They got a short tour at the National Library. The seminar has begun with the sounding of national anthems of Azerbaijan Republic and ISESCO. The director of National Library named after M. F. Akhundov opened the seminar and after greeting he spoke about importance of the seminar on this subject. Then Ms. Sevda Mammadalieva, the deputy minister of Culture and Tourism, the Associate member of ANAS, the doctor of philosophical sciences, professor started a conversation about antiquity of medicine and noted that there were 640 manuscripts about medicine and they were still in good situation.  Mr. Hassan Fartousi Program Officer of Culture and Communication ISESCO Regional Office in Teheran expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijan representatives and acquainted the participants with the program of seminar. It was demonstrated a large exhibition on subject “Azerbaijan medical Manuscript of Middle age” at the free time of ceremony.

According to the Azerbaijan Armed Forces days, it was held the presentation ceremony of the book “1920-ci ildə Qarabağ döyüşləri” (“Garabakh battles in 1920”) by writer-publicist, colonel-lieutenant Shamistan Nazirli at the National Library named after M. F. Akhundov on May 24, 2009. The historical facts reflecting the Port-Arthur fight against dashnak armenian armies or battles in the First World War, in 1920 years were taken places on this book. From the side of immortalizing of forgettable years in our history, defending of national dignity, writer-publicist, colonel-lieutenant Shamistan Nazirli’s plays is very valuable. Karim Tahirov, the director of the National Library opened the ceremony and talked about importance of Shamistan Nazirli’s plays related military history in the literature of Azerbaijan. Then Tahir Aydinoglu, the head of the department of “Xalg gazeti” (“National newspaper”) noticed that concealing of the real Azerbaijan history, mainly 1918-1920 years, forgetting of Azerbaijan Nation Republic was the inside policy of Soviet regime. And he was estimated the writing of this perfect book gathering the documents concealed at the archives with the stamp “top secretly”. General-major Mammadhusein Sariyev; General Dadash Rzaev; Nizami Jafarov, Associate Member of the Academy of Science, the chair of the Committee at the Parliament; Professor Shamil Valiev; writer-publicist Mohbaddin Samad; poet Ilyas Tapdig; writer Sabir Azeri; poet, the pedagogue of the Azerbaijan Pedagogical University Oqtay Rza; Professor Jamal Mustafaev told about Shamistan Nazirli’s plays and battle way of Azerbaijan National Army. 9 named book of Shamistan Nazirli were included to the electron information base of Azerbaijan National Library named after M. F. Akhundov.

It was held presentation ceremony of new edition of Azerbaijan natable writer Vidadi Babanli’s novel “Vijdan susanda” (When conscience keeps silence) on June 03, 2009 at 1500 at the National Library named after M. F. Akhundov. The guests got acquainted with the book exhibition devoted to Vidadi Bababli’s life and creative activities at the beginning of the ceremony. The director of the National Library, Karim Tahirov, opening the ceremony talked about V. Babanli’s place at the Azerbaijan literature, though the years pass, increase of interests to his plays and importance of new editions. Nizami Jafarov, Member of Parliament, the director of Ataturk Centre in Azerbaijan, Associate Member of the Academy of Science gave a large talk related writer’s creative activities. The doctor of philosophy sciences, professor Jamal Mustafaev told about V. Babanli’s plays reflecting humanity senses at Azerbaijan literature. Then Akif Useynov, the doctor of philology sciences, critic talked his high thoughts about the writer. Vagif Yusifli, critic, the deputy of the editor of “Azerbaijan” journal, the candidate of philology sciences; Rustam Kamal, critic, the candidate of philology sciences; Taleh Hamid, poet-publicist; Kheyraddin Goja, writer-publicist; Phlora Khalizadeh, head of the section of “Azerbaijan” newspaper; Akif Ishigli editor of “Sharg” newspaper; Turkish translator Erdal Kahraman gave apeech about writer’s plays. At the end, Honored Art Worker, President Pensioner, the author of the book Vidadi Babanli thanked for the ceremony devoted to his creative activities.

It was held some ceremonies devoted to anniversary of occupation of Shoosha  city on May 8, 2009.

It was opened the book named “Shoosha- the crown of Garabakh” and picture-photo exhibition. About 300 books reflected to occupation of history, culture and art of Shoosha by armenia invaders, were demonstrated at the exhibition.

The 30 pictures of exhibition were painted by artist Rovshan Bayramov who was from Shoosha.

It was held the presentation of the book “Garabakh-the eternal memory of Azerbaijan Heritage” published by Culture and Tourism Ministry in the ceremony.

Karim Tahirov, the director of the National Library opened the ceremony and noticed that though it was already 17 years our Shoosha was occupied, but the beautiful place of Azerbaijan would be in all Azeri nations’ memory.

Among participants of ceremony, there was Firudin Gurbanov, the State Bodies chairman of  Azerbaijan Culture and Tourism Ministry, stressed Garabakh would be Azerbaijan land forever and said that at the result of Excellency our president Ilham Aliev’s politics, our lands would be given back soon, so Shoosha people would return to their motherland.

Then Bayram Safarov, the chairman of Executive Government, the leader of Azerbaijan community of Garabakh told that Shoosha,one of the great places of Garabakh was unforgettable, we didn’t forget our martyrs and would free our occupied lands soon.

Eva Mammadova, the Member of Parliament remembered Shoosha-the fire of craftsmen with great sorry. And she hoped to hold ceremonies like this in Shoosha at her speech. Jafar Giyasi, Associate Member of the Academy of Science, colleague member of Azerbaijan Culture and Tourism Ministry talked about old history and culture monuments of Shoosha. He told that the book named “Garabakh-the eternal memory of Azerbaijan Heritage” was very significance and it was important to show our history all over the world punctual and impartial with the helping of these books.

It was held book exhibition and reader conference devoted to 90 birthday anniversary of National writer of Azerbaijan Ismail Shikhli at the National Library named after M. F. Akhundov on May 05, 2009 at 16⁰⁰.

There was demonstration of book exhibition devoted to Ismail Shikhli life and creative activities at beginning of ceremony.

Karim Tahirov, the director of the National Library opened the ceremony and talked importance of writer’s plays.

Then Professor Jafarov N., the director of Ataturk centre, Doctor of Philology told it was impossible to think Azerbaijan literature without Ismail Shikhli, and his plays reflected humanity feelings.

Then National Writer Babanli V. remembered memories about Ismail Shikhli, Professor Buludkhan Khalilov, Philology department dean of ASPU; Rashad majid, the secretary of Azerbaijan Writers Union, the head editor of “525” newspaper told their thoughts about ismail Shikhli’s plays.

The chairman of Azerbaijan Journalists union, the head editor of “Ayna” newspaper, Ismail Shikhli’s son Elchin Shikhli thanked for the ceremony devoted to memory of National Writer Ismail Shikhli.

It was held the presentation ceremony of the electron version of 2 volume book “Prezident Ilham Aliev and Culture (2003-2008)”, the next project of Culture and Tourism Ministry at the National Library named after M. F. Akhundov on May 5, 2009. 2 volume book had been presented to large social staff and specialists on October in 2008.

Taking into account many appeals entering to Ministry from Republic and foreign companies and libraries, the electron version of the book was made in 2009. President Ilham Aliev’s meetings with Azerbaijan and world culture statesmen, speech and advices at different culture institutions, conversations were reflected on I volume of book.

There are President Ilham Aliev’s congratulations sending to culture statesmen, statement signing in culture field, orders an laws, thoughts about culture, literature, historical-cultural heritage and national-moral values on II volume of the book.

President Ilham Aliev’s photo-pictures related with culture field on each 2 volume of the book. Electron book was made at “Nurlar” Publishment-Poligraphy Centre. Materials of Azertaj were used at the making of electron book.

The director of the project is Abulfaz Garaev, Culture and Tourism minister, reponsible in edition is Teymur Mehdiyev, Sevda Mammadalieva, Adalat Valiev, and decorators are Latifa Mammadova and Mail Ahmadov. The scientific advisers of the edition are Professor Teymur Ahmadov and candidate of law sciences Ali Eyvazov.

The director of National Library, Karim Tahirov opening the ceremony talked about importance of laws and orders signing by President Mr. Ilham Aliev in culture field for culture workers. Then for preamble word Sevda Mammadalieva, the minister deputy of Culture and Tourism of the Azerbaijan Republic noticed that the book roused interests among social staff and specialists so it was advisable to place it into the internet sites of the libraries making its electron version. Aydin Mirzazadeh, the Member of Parliament emphasized President lucky politics ruling last years. Then Chingiz Abdullaev, the secretary of Azerbaijan Writers Union, the chairman of National Library Advice Council told it wasn’t taken care of culture persons by statesman like Mr. Ilham Aliev, the president of Azerbaijan Republic in any country.

Professor Abuzar Khalafov, the old man of Azerbaijan librarians, Honored Scientist, talked about President Ilham Aliev’s great services on realizing of library science politics.

Presented electron book was observed with “Koroglu” opera overture of Uzeir Hajibayov.

With the purpose of presentation of electron book “President Ilham Aliev and Culture (2003-2008)” to all readers’ using, it was placed at the part “Electron Library” of websites (http://anl.az and http://ryl.az) of the National Library named after M. F. Akhundov and Republic Youths Library named after J. Jabbarli.

It was held the 2nd conference of the Heads Council of National Libraries of Economic Cooperation Organization Member states in the frame of ceremonies “Baku-the capital of Islamic culture 2009” by the Culture and Tourism Ministry of Azerbaijan Republic and the Azerbaijan National Library named after M. F. Akhundov on April 20-21.

The key aim of the 2nd conference holding at the National Library named after M. F. Akhundov is the development of problems discussing of the National Libraries work and mutual relations according to the requirements of information society in getting global world.

The conference was held with the presence of National Libraries Heads of Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kirghiz countries and Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Cultural Institute.

The guests laid the wreathes on the prominent leader Haydar Aliev’s grave in the Alley of Honor, and in the Alley of Martyrs on April 20.

After short tour at the National Library the guests took parts at the opening ceremony of international book exhibition “Islamic culture on book pages” organized in the exhibition hall of the library. It was demonstrated about 40-50 books from the National Library Fund of each countries at the exposition of exhibition. The most of these books would be presented to the Azerbaijan National Library after exhibition. About 500 books were demonstrated from countries represented by the guests and Azerbaijan devoted to the Islamic culture and art at the exhibition.

The calligraphy models of Yavar Asadov, the popular artist were also shown at the exhibition. The most interests of the guests became the Azerbaijan decoration art models of the house “Xalg seneti” (Nation art) of Icherisheher (Old City) belonging to the beginning XIX-XX centuries. There were our national clothes, woman decoration things, brazier models and ancient china among this art models.

It was the opening of the 2nd conference of the Heads Council of National Libraries of Economic Cooperation Organization Member states. Mr. Abulfaz Garayev, the Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Azerbaijan Republic opened the conference and wished good luck at their work. Then Ali Akbar Ashari, the president of the Heads of National Libraries of Economic Cooperation Organization Member states, the director of the National Library and Achieves Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Rajabi, prezident of ECO Cultural Institute, Karim Tahirov, the director of the Azerbaijan National Library named after M. F. Akhundov, prof. Khalil Ismailov, the dean of the Library-information faculty of Baku State University talked about significance of this conference.

The conference going on its work on April 21, it was listened different speeches about the creation of the Heads Council of National Libraries of Economic Cooperation Organization Member states’ only portal, the together celebration of significant personalities anniversaries of Turkish nation and National Libraires.

It was held the meeting of participants with professor-teacher and student staff of Library-information faculty of Baku State University at the end of the conference.

It was held the 10^th meeting of “Eurasia Libraries Assembly” nonprofit partnership (ELA) at the National Library at first part of the day on November 18. The main aim of this ceremony taking part representatives of 11 countries is the establishment of the UN countries. The information related to culture, art, and tourism at the national libraries of ELA, countries will be used together as the information source. It was discussed the partnership of ELA with the bodies of other national libraries.

It was held the 2^nd conference of the directors of Turkish countries national libraries after dinner. It was discussed the theme of establishment of only electronic library and electronic catalogue of Turkish countries at the conference. The main problem is not being the common alphabet.

It was decided that every Turkish country established especially corner of Turkish countries at their national libraries and it was asked that all national libraries taking part at the conference supported to send new literature for these corners.

With the purpose of the practical exchanging between national libraries of Turkish countries, it was decided to send 2-3 specialists to the national libraries of the other countries every year.

It was suggested that holding ceremonies for supporting to the Crimea- Tatar library named after Gasprinsky. With this purpose Dusen Kaseinov, the director of TURKSOY announced that TURKSOY would support to the holding international ceremony at the Crimea- Tatar library named after Gasprinsky.

It was decided that the 3^rd conference of the directors of Turkish countries national library in Bishkek.

Mr. Ilham Aliev signed the order about conferring an honorary title “Honored Culture Worker of the Azerbaijan Republic” and a medal “Taraggi” to the employees of the Azerbaijan National Library.

According to the order:

Tahirov Karim Mahammad oglu,

Mammadova Fazil Hasanbala oglu,

Haciyeva Malakkhanim Mammad gizi,

Amrahova Yashar Mustafa gizi,

Mammadova Tamilla Rahim gizi

were conferring an honorary title “Honored Culture Worker”.

Agaeva Fatma Hasan gizi,

Bayramova Damir Amrah oglu,

Asadova Banovsha Agamali gizi,

Hamidova Harifat Mulki gizi

were conferring a medal “Taraggi”.

On behalf of all the library community, we thank our respected president and congratulate all our employees conferring an honorary title.

Happy holiday!

It was inauguration of some great ceremonies devoted to the ceremony of 85 anniversary of the National Library on November 17, 2008.

27 guests of 18 countries took part in the ceremony. At first the guests laid wreathes on great leader Haydar Aliev’s grave in the Honorary Avenue, and in the Martyr’s Avenue. Then the guests came to the library.

It was inauguration of 8 exhibitions as “Haydar Aliev at the National Library”, “The pages of our history”, “Azerbaijan in foreign press”, “From gold Fund of our music history”, “To serve for nation 85 years”, “The beauty of our library”, “Book monument of Azerbaijan”, and “The anniversary presents of our employees”. Mr. Abulfaz Garaev, the minister of Culture and Tourism of the Azerbaijan Republic and invited guests took part at these exhibitions at the National Library at 11.00. The exhibitions were very interesting for the guests. But the most interesting exhibition was the exhibits of the “The anniversary presents of our employees”.

Mr. Abulfaz Garaev, the minister of Culture and Tourism of the Azerbaijan Republic received the guests coming to the 85 anniversary ceremony of the National Library at 12.00. He greeted them and got acquainted with them closely.

He said especially that it was the first great anniversary ceremony of the National Library and there were many guests of all over the world. He also informed the guests about the construction work realized in Azerbaijan last years. The minister thanked Abuzar Khalafov, Professor, and Honored Science Worker who had many services in the library field and labour work for training specialists.

Chingiz Abdullaev, national writer, the secretor of Writers’ Union, the chairman of the Advisory Committee of the National Library made a speech and thanked Abulfaz Garaev, the minister of Culture and Tourism for this great ceremony.

Irada Useynova, the deputy of the minister of Education; Ziad Samadzadeh, academician, the chairman of Economic-Political Commission of Parliament; Zarifa Salahova, the director of the museum miniature books noted that it was more enlivening at the work of the National Library, and thanked all guests for taking parts at the ceremony.

Roman Motulsky-the president of the “Eurasia libraries Assembly” nonprofit partnership, the director of the Belarus National Library; Tuncal Acar-the director of the Turkey National Library; Rose Berdigalieva –the head director of the Kazakh National Academy; Jildiz Bakashova-the director of Kirghiz National Library thanked the minister for the celebrating of the anniversary great ceremonies and said they would take an example for their country.

Karim Tahirov, the director of the Azerbaijan National Library thanked all guests for their presences in the ceremony. And also on behalf of the collective of the library he supplied his great thanks to Mr. Abulfaz Garaev, the minister of Culture and Tourism for this great ceremony.

It was the ceremony devoted to the 85 anniversary of the National Library at the Musical-Comedy Theatre at 15.00.

The official part began with the sounding of the Hymn of the Azerbaijan Republic. Then it was showed the documental film “National Library-85” taped by “Studio-Salnama”

Karim Tahirov, the director of the National Library was invited to the stage for the holding the ceremony. He greeted everybody. He invited Mr. Abulfaz Garaev, the minister of Culture and Tourism to the stage for saying preamble word. The minister greeted all ceremony participants and congratulated all librarians. Then he read the letter of congratulation of Mr. Ilham Aliev, the president of the Azerbaijan Republic to the ceremony participants, guests of the 2^nd conference of directors of Turkish countries national libraries and 10^th meeting of “Eurasia libraries Assembly” nonprofit partnership.

Mr. Chingiz Abdullaev, the chairman of the Advisory Committee of the National Library gave a speech. Mr. Abdullaev noted that it was not only the National Library employees’ holiday, but also the Azerbaijan nation’s all readers’ holiday.

The guests of the foreign countries congratulated everybody and presented their gifts to Karim Tahirov, the director of the library.

After official part of the ceremony, the art part began at 18.00. Our national music and dances was showed at the program.

Especially the dance “Chobanlar” and the song “Yol verin Turkin Bayragina” by Azerin, the Honored actress were applauded by the guests with interest.

At the end of the ceremony Karim Tahirov, the director of the library read the order of Mr. Ilham Aliev, the president of the Azerbaijan Republic about giving honored names and medals to some employees of the National Library.  

 October 18 – State Independence Day of Azerbaijan

 On this day of 1991 the constitutional act about the state independence of Azerbaijan Republic was adopted.

October 18 – is State Independence Day of Azerbaijan. On this day of 1991 the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan adopted constitutional act about state independence of Azerbaijan, later approved by the referendum on December 30 of the same year, thus was restored the country’s independence.

The declaration about State Independence Day adopted in the extraordinary session of Supreme Soviet on August 30, 1991 was the first official document leading to restoration of state independence of Azerbaijan.  Following that Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan Republic adopted Constitutional Act about state independence of Azerbaijan Republic, on October 18, 1991 and announced Azerbaijan Republic as successor of Azerbaijan People’s Republic existing during 1918-1920.   

The constitutional act reflected fundamental principles of political and economic relations of Azerbaijan Republic - all natural resources belong to people, equality of all forms of property, equality of voting right. Subsequently, decrees about national anthem and emblem were issued.

Today, the Republic of Azerbaijan is an independent country following the way of democracy and secular state construction.

The presentation of the book “Heydər Əliyev Səhnə arxası görüşlər” by Hacı Zamiq Əliyev was held on

September 23 at the Azerbaijan National Library named after M. F. Akhundov.

 The director of the National Library K.Tahirov opened the ceremony and greeted the participations. Then the report for the introduction was given to the head of the department at the ministry of the Azerbaijan Culture and Tourism Vagif Bahmanli. He spoke about the importance of the book for the readers and said that it would make great interest in them.

Academician, Honored Scientist Fuad Qasimzade, People`s poet   Nariman hesanzade, people`s  artist, professor Arif Babayev, peoples artists Habil Eliyev, Xuraman Qasimova gave a talk.They spoke their memories about Heydar Aliyev`s meetings behind the stage.

People`s artists Aftandil Israfilov, Agakhan Abdullayev, Mohlet Muslumov, professor Amalya Penahova took part in the meeting.

On May 30, 2008,on the occasion of notable Azeri writer, literary critic-scientist, intellectual and great person – Mir Jelal Pashayev’s 100th anniversary, the presentation ceremony of the book named “The Person of the Sky” by Rahila Gulgun appeared on basis of the project of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the completed electron version of the book named “Mir Jelal’s Bibliography” printed by the National Library named after M.F.Akhundov and “Mir Jelal’ Heritage” electron information base was held in the Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhundov.

First of all, Karim Tahirov, the director of the National Library named after M.F.Akhundov opened the ceremony and greeted the visitors. He talked briefly about Mir Jelal’s honourable life and activity.

Then, Abulfas Garayev, the Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic took the floor. Tahsin Mutallimov, Khalid Alimirzayev, who were Mir Jelal Pashayev’s students, perfomed. During their speech they noted a profound respect for their teacher and spoke about recollections of those years.

After this, the candidate of Philology, the director of school number 190 Ganira khanim Amiraslanova who wrote the forepart for the book “Mir Jelal living in hearts” (Qəlblərdə yaşayan Mir Cəlal) by the poet Ramiz Daniz took the floor.

Then Karim Tahirov presented to the visitors of the ceremony “Mir Jelal’s Heritage” electron information base prepared by Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhundov, which works printed during several years and included here, as a present to Mir Jelal’s 100th anniversary and also to the writer’s son, academic Hafiz Pashayev the CD version of “Mir Jelal’s Heritage” electron information base.

 At the end of the ceremony academic Hafis Pashayev on behalf of all members of Mir Jelal’s family thanked to Abulfas Garayev, the Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the leaders and collective of the National Library.

  In the end the visitors of the ceremony saw the exhibition embraced widely Mir Jelal Pashayev’s life and activity.

On May 26, 2008, VIII Baku Book Holiday of the agency “New Writers and Articas” was held at the Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhindov with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic.

This year’s VIII Baku book Holiday was dedicated to the 90th anniversary of People’s Republic, as well as people’s writer, Mir Jelal’s 100th anniversary.

In the exhibition and awarded ceremony which writers, publishers, readers took part, Aydin Khan (Abilov), the chief of the agency “New Writers and Articas”, Karim Tahirov, the director of the Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhundov, the responsible collaborators of the Ministry of the Culture and Tourism, the Ministry of Youth and Sport, as well as Egypt Culture Center, Vetty Blair, the editor-in chief of the “Azerbaijan International” journal perfomed and congratulated the organizers. After that among the nominations of 2007, the names of the winners of the National Cultural Award were revealed, the distinguished were given diploma and presents of VIII Baku Book Holiday. Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhundov was deserved the nomination named “The Library of 2007”. The prize was presented according to the following nominations:

Nominations. “Literature friend of 2007”

The winner: Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan Republic

Presentation: For his giving orders to the publications of new books, cultural projects, state programs stimulating our national culture-modern literature, as well as for his peculiar care and attention to the writers.

Nominations. “The literary – intellectual site of 2007”

The winner: “Haydar Aliyev’s heritage”.

International Electron Library

Presentation: www.aliyevgeritage.org

On this site world readers can get about national leader Haydar Aliyev’s heritage in the innovative form.

Nomination: “Electron Book of 2007”

The winner: The electron book – “Ilham Aliyev: Biography goes on” by Huseynbala Miralamov.

Presentation: As a real example of a new period in literature and book history created as an electron publication for its innovation, as well as for bringing skillfully Ilham Aliyev’s biography to the literature and etc.

Azerbaijan  Minister of Culture and Tourism and Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhundov held round-table talk on subject “Heidar Aliyev is a founder of contemporary library construction” on 07.05.2007 devoted to the leader’s 84-th birthday.

Ceremony was opened by Abulfez Karayev, the Minister Culture and Tourism. The Minister spoke about support of our leader Heidar Aliyev to our culture and especially to the libraries and he noted the leader’s visit to the National Library. Then the leader’s visits to National Library were demonstrated for 10 minutes. There were the following reports:

Nizami Jafarov, Nation barrister, the chairman of  National Assembly Culture Commussion on theme “Heidar Aliyev and Azerbaijan culture”, Abuzer Xalafov, the professor of BSU, honoured culture worker on theme “Heidar Aliyev is a founder of contemporary library construction”, Kerim Tahirov, the director of Azerbaijan National Library on theme “Heidar Aliyev’s role on development of Azerbaijan National Library ”, Mail Ahmedov, the director of the library of Azerbaijan republic President’s works institution on theme “Heidar Aliyev is a founder of the library of Azerbaijan Republic President’s works institution”.

At the end of ceremony, participants had a look to the book exhibition devoted to the leader’s 84-th birthday.

The reader of National Library Chingiz Mustafayev has presented disinterested 100 copy socio-political literature to this library from his own library. The literature belongs to different years (even rare books) was published in Russia. This literature is urgent for this day and involves the readers’ necessary themes.

It became difficult to receive literature from foreign countries lately. From this side the books given by Chingiz Mustafayev are valuable for National Library. At the same time he gave his 50 copy books “Terrorism” translated into English as a gift. The readers use this book and beside this, it is kept in the International Book Exchange Department, for sending to foreign countries.

We express our gratitude to Chingiz Mustafayev on behalf of our readers and collective. We wish him good health and success on his activities.

Ina Gudelen the special Minister of orders about Electron Government works of Latvia is going to visit Azerbaijan with her delegation. At the same time the Minister I. Gudelen’s visit is expected to the Azerbaijan National Library for discussion in the direction of mutual collaboration with Latvia.

With invitation the president of Azerbaijan Republic Mr. I.Aliyev, Sara Gudelen the special Minister of orders about Electron Government works of Latvia has visited Baku with her delegation.

The official delegation was in Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhundov for discussion the directions of mutual collaboration on March 30, 2007. The official delegation had a walk about library, got acquaintance with libraries work structure and at the same time they were interested in the duties of departments. After getting acquaintance with electron catalogue and electron library, they especially noticed great effective work, which has been done in a short period. The delegation has searched latish literature in electron catalogue and has had a look on site of Latvia National Library with our site.

There was a meeting in the Azebaijan National Library named after M.F.Akhundov between the main director    about culture specialists of the Austria Education, Science and Culture Ministry Mrs B.Bok, specialist about museum problems Dr. Doris A.Karner, the main director of Austria National Library Mrs. Y.Raxinger and the assistant director about international relations of Austria National Library on March 12.

The guests have been acquainted with work structure of the library and have been interested in duties of the departments of the library. They noted that Austria readers were interested in history, culture and traditions of Azerbaijan. According to mutual collaboration agreement between the libraries of both countries, the libraries send book packages to each others permanently.

 In this meaning today there have been organized exhibition in three items in the foreign hall of the library:

1. The works of Austria poets and writers translated into Azerbaijan and Austria literature in Azerbaijan language.

2. The works of Austria poets and writers translated into Russian. (Moscow prints)

3. The exhibition of the literature presented to Azerbaijan National Library by Austria National Library two years ago

There have been demonstrated the literature about Azerbaijan which printed in Austria at last age and which aren’t in Azerbaijan fund, but bought the copies by the director of our library K.Tahirov.

On 26.02.2007 in the Azerbaijan National Library named  after M.F.Akhundov has been marked the day of memory devoted of Khodjaly  tragedy.

On action participated the deputy minister of Culture and Tourism Севда Мамедалиева , the manager of a department of the cultural policy of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Fikrjat Babayev, the writer, deputy Milli Medzhlis Gusejnbala Miralamov, writer - publicist Zemfira Mageramli, Ombusman of Azerbaijan Republic Elmira Suleymanova and workers of the library.

Director of library Kerim Tahirov has opened the action.

Then Sevda Mamedaliyeva has told about a Khodjaly genocide and has noted, that this day will not be erased from memory of our people.

Participants of actions have noted, that about this tragedy should know all world community and for this purpose will be mobilized all opportunities.

After the action, the workers of library and visitors entered the assembly hall of the library and looked at the website of the National library ( www.anl.az ) about a Khodjaly genocide.

At last, actors of the Theatre of Young Spectator played a stage devoted to the Khodjali tragedy.